This Week’s Top Stories

Here are a few of this week’s top stories from the KBRFRadio.com Newsroom:

Suicides up in Minnesota

After reporting a slight dip during the pandemic, the Minnesota Department of Health says there’s an increase in suicides statewide at 835 in 2022.

Soybean Processing Facility Opening in Crookston

A first-of-its-kind soybean processing facility opens this week in northwest Minnesota.

Gas Prices in Fergus Falls

Gas prices in Fergus Falls have been a hot topic of discussion lately as residents grapple with fluctuating costs at the pump.

Speedway Motors WISSOTA 100 Returns to Fergus Falls Starting Tonight

Excited race fans and drivers are headed to Fergus Falls this week for the Speedway Motors Wissota 100 at the I-94 emr Speedway.

MN Health Commissioner Urges Minnesotans to Get Updated COVID-19 Vaccine

The FDA announced the approval of the updated COVID-19 vaccines Monday, the CDC issued formal vaccine recommendations Tuesday, and today (WED), Minnesota Commissioner of Health Dr. Brooke Cunningham is voicing her support.

MN House Bonding Tour in West Central, Northwest Minnesota Including Fergus Falls

Minnesota House lawmakers this week (Wed 9/13) begin a series of tours around Minnesota to hear pitches from projects vying for state infrastructure dollars.

“Perspectives” Exhibition at M State features natural landscapes by Stephen Henning.

Landscape paintings by longtime Minnesota artist Stephen Henning are the focus of an upcoming art exhibition at M State’s Beck Gallery in Fergus Falls.

BCA Reports Finds 8.6% Decline in Violent Crime in Minnesota

An annual report from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) shows an eight-point-six-percent decline in violent crime last year.

Vehicle Crash Leaves Two People with Life-Threatening Injuries in Otter Tail County

Two people have life-threatening injuries after a crash on I-94 in Otter Tail County this morning (MON).

Dr. David Cline Comes Back Home to Serve at Battle Lake Clinic

Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to announce that Dr. David Cline has joined the provider team and will be returning to his roots in Battle Lake to provide primary care services at the clinic there.

Fergus Falls Fire Department Honor Guard Conducting Annual Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony

To honor this day, the Fergus Falls Fire Department Honor Guard began conducting its annual Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony at 7:30 AM and it will continue until 9:30 AM.

Voting for Round Five of the Hometown Challenge is Open

News Talk 1250 KBRF, KJ Country 96.5, Real Rock Z103, Hit Music Channel 977, Wave 104.1, Real Country 102.3, KDLM and the Lakes 99.5 are continuing to celebrate towns in the Lakes Area with the Hometown Challenge powered by Arvig.